Startup displays Finder folder

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What does it mean when I see a Finder folder during startup....before it goes to the Apple logo and then hangs?

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If the folder is flashing a ? then it means it can't find the start up disk, basically saying the HD is going out.
 
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What the above poster said. either that, orrr that happened to me when i accidentally dragged the System folder into the trash (don't ask how).

So, either you deleted a system file, or the HD is dying. Try formatting and reinstalling, if you can.
 

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